Nurses need to become more knowledgeable about CAM therapies because Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. More clients use a variety of CAM therapies
2. All boards of nursing recognize CAM therapies and include provisions for the safe practice of these modalities by nurses
3. Clients may want to continue using therapies while in the healthcare facility
4. CAM practices are harmless
5. Communicating with clients will be more effective
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: More clients us variety of CAM therapies.
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